Brainspotting Phase 1 – Portland, OR – July 24 – 26, 2026 – 21 CEs available

Pie Frey, PsyD. is the Lead US Trainer and has assisted Dr. David Grand, the developer of Brainspotting, in many of his training workshops and intensives. She has trained thousands of BSP therapists all over the United States and Canada in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 since 2009. Dr Frey also runs 5-day Intensives, which is a small, intense BSP group for only 10 therapists at a time. She facilitates Brainspotting consultation groups and offers individual consultation to BSP therapists. Dr. Frey founded and is the President of the Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute in Colorado, which is a nonprofit dedicated to educating the community about Brainspotting and developing a free scholarship program using Brainspotting as the main modality.

Transforming Lives Through Brainspotting: An Advanced Therapeutic Approach

Welcome to an extraordinary journey into one of the most innovative and effective therapeutic approaches available today. As a senior Brainspotting trainer with over two decades of clinical experience, I’m excited to share this transformative methodology with you.

What Makes Brainspotting Revolutionary?

Brainspotting stands at the cutting edge of neuroscience-informed therapy, offering a profound way to access, process, and heal trauma stored within the deep regions of the brain. Unlike traditional talk therapy, Brainspotting harnesses the brain’s natural ability to scan and self-heal, allowing us to locate and process trauma with remarkable precision and effectiveness.

The Science Behind the Magic

At its core, Brainspotting is both elegantly simple and neurologically sophisticated. By integrating bilateral sound stimulation with precise visual tracking, we can:

• Access the subcortical brain where trauma is stored
• Process deeply held emotional and physical pain
• Release trauma patterns that have resisted other treatment approaches
• Work directly with the autonomic nervous system and limbic system

Why Choose This Training?

In my years of teaching and practicing Brainspotting, I’ve developed a unique approach that combines rigorous technical training with practical, real-world application. My students consistently report that they appreciate my:

• Hands-on, experiential teaching style
• Integration of humor and warmth with deep clinical expertise
• Ability to make complex neuroscience accessible and applicable
• Emphasis on developing both technical skill and therapeutic presence

The Power of Relationship Meets Neuroscience

While Brainspotting provides powerful neurobiological tools, I emphasize that these tools work within the context of a mature, nurturing therapeutic relationship. In this training, you’ll learn how to:

• Create a safe, containing therapeutic environment
• Navigate the delicate balance between activation and regulation
• Use yourself as a finely-tuned therapeutic instrument
• Develop confidence in working with complex trauma

Beyond Traditional Therapy

What makes Brainspotting particularly remarkable is its ability to access and process material that lies beyond the reach of conscious awareness and verbal expression. This training will equip you with:

• Precise techniques for identifying and working with Brainspots
• Skills for reading and responding to subtle client cues
• Methods for working with both psychological and physical symptoms
• Strategies for integrating Brainspotting with your existing therapeutic approach

Join me for this transformative training experience. Together, we’ll explore how to use this profound therapeutic tool to facilitate deep healing and lasting change in your clients’ lives.

Click here for the course objectives and three-day agenda.

Schedule

Friday – Sunday, 9 am – 5:30 pm.

Who is this training for?

This course is for Psychologists (Introductory Level), Social Workers (Beginning Level), MFTs, Counselors, Creative Arts Therapists, and Chemical Dependency Counselors – Introductory Levels.

Your certificate will be available after the course. A link will be provided to register for it.

CE Credits

21 NBCC CEs offered for the completion of this program for the additional cost of $40.

These CE units are NBCC approved.  Please check with your licensing board to determine if NBCC is an approved continuing education provider for your state licensing board.

The payment is non-refundable, so please do not pay for a certificate until you confirm that your state will accept these trainings.

Student and Refresher Discounts:

Student Discount:  NON-WORKING FULL-TIME graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited program receive a special $400 rate.

• No other job or employment income.
• Bring your current student photo id with you to training registration.

Refresher Discount:  Taking the Phase 2 course again? We welcome you with a 50% discount. Contact Dr. Frey before you register for details.

Cancellation Policy

If canceled 7 or more weeks before the first day of training:  Full refund (less $50 processing fee)
If canceled less than 7 weeks before the first day of training: Half refund  (less $50 processing fee)
If canceled the day before or day of the training: No refund.
Instead, you may transfer your registration to another Pie Frey training within one year.

Questions

Please contact Dr. Pie Frey if you have any questions.